Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO Doing Business As: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO |
Rocky Rothrock 480 CEDAR STREET SAINT PAUL, MN 55101 United States |
+1 (651) 290-1259 | FCCFILING@MPR.ORG | Not-for-Profit |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Jon Blomstrand Engineer Minnesota Public Radio |
Jon Blomstrand 480 Cedar Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 United States |
+1 (651) 290-1500 | fccfiling@mpr.org |
Question | Response |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | KSTC is part of the repack and broadcasts from a multi-use tower site located in Shoreview Minnesota. While work is being done on the north tower, KNOW will have to operate from a new built aux site which is not co-located. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | No | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Cross Dipole | |
ERP: | 100.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | SHPX-8AC | |
Year | 2017 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Cross Dipole | |
ERP: | 100.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | SHPX-8AC | |
Year | 2017 | |
Justification for New Antenna | New aux site not co-located with the main site. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | No |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | No |
FM Band Pass Filters | Do you require an FM band pass filter? | No |
Notch Filter | Do you require a Notch filter? | No |
De-Icers | Do you require De-Icers? | No |
Radomes | Do you require Radomes? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Yes | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1025246 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 44° 57' 28.2" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 093° 12' 23.8" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 444.88 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 444.88 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 842.84 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | Minnesota Public Radio | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1950 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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99 | KMNV | AM |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Tower mapping and report for structural engineer |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Serious Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | No |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Prepare Form 601 | No | |
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | No |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | No | |
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs | No | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Permit and Filing Costs | FCC Construction Permit Major Change | No |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | Yes |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | Yes | |
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) | Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System | No |
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System | No | |
New Point to Point Microwave System | Yes | |
Type | 950 MHz Licensed Part 74 Systems | |
1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems | No |
Name | Description |
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Generator upgrade |
A repurposed generator was rebuilt and installed |
Electrical Service |
Upgrade of utility power to the building |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $9,600.00 | $76,000.00 | N/A | $74,087.09 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $668,590.00 | $663,340.00 | N/A | $784,335.34 | N/A |
Primary Antenna SHPX-8AC | $9,600.00 | $76,000.00 | $74,087.09 | ||
High Power 51 - 100 kW Circularly-polarized | $9,600.00 | $76,000.00 | The predetermined cost is per bay multiplied by 8 bays. | $74,087.09 | The predetermined cost is per antenna bay. The total amount is 8 bays plus raydoms and mounting parts. The invoice is for the antenna, tx line and hardware. The 399 form would not let me break the invoice into parts. |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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High Power 51 - 100 kW Circularly-polarized |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $544,650.00 | $478,000.00 | N/A | $601,363.54 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $668,590.00 | $663,340.00 | N/A | $784,335.34 | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $544,650.00 | $478,000.00 | $601,363.54 | ||
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications | $450,000.00 | $450,000.00 | The tower required a major renovation including adding to the base pier, new guy points and wires and significant strengthening. | $436,607.36 | This was an extensive tower modification. The base pier was added onto, the guy wires and points replaced, and significant strengthening was added. |
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $73,650.00 | $0.00 | The top section of the tower was removed, all guy wires replaced and new top section installed. Significant strengthening was done on the lower section. This requires a large crew and time. | $137,156.18 | This was an extensive tower modification. The base pier was added onto, the guy wires and points replaced, and significant strengthening was added. |
Tower mapping and report for structural engineer | $21,000.00 | $28,000.00 | Extensive testing was required to determine the size and strength of the existing base pier and anchor points. | $27,600.00 | This was an extensive tower modification. The base pier was added onto, the guy wires and points replaced, and significant strengthening was added. This section is for studies of the existing structure prior to rebuilding. |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Serious tower reinforcement/modifications | |
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | |
Tower mapping and report for structural engineer |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $668,590.00 | $663,340.00 | N/A | $784,335.34 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $114,340.00 | $109,340.00 | N/A | $108,884.71 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $668,590.00 | $663,340.00 | N/A | $784,335.34 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $114,340.00 | $109,340.00 | $108,884.71 | ||
Electrical Service | $64,200.00 | $64,200.00 | Upgrade transmitter building with 3 phase service and new disconnect panels. | $64,191.51 | The 3 phase service had only 2 legs and was under served for a transmitter. The new service has 3 legs and is the correct capacity. |
New Point to Point Microwave System: 950 MHz Licensed Part 74 Systems(price includes 6-foot antennas. Single link and redundant systems are included in this price range) | $18,500.00 | $13,500.00 | Cost is below predetermined cost estimate. | $13,322.06 | New 950Mhz STL for the new transmitter. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $6,600.00 | $6,600.00 | Equipment rental for on site moving of material and site restoration. | $6,583.00 | Rental of equipment for moving material on site. |
Equipment Storage | $440.00 | $440.00 | On site storage. | $420.00 | On site storage of parts and equipment. |
Generator upgrade | $24,000.00 | $24,000.00 | Installation and rebuild of repurposed generator | $23,783.67 | We installed a repurposed generator. The costs involved are for rebuilding and installing the generator. |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $600.00 | $600.00 | Dumpster on site. | $584.47 | Dumpster on site. |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Electrical Service | |
New Point to Point Microwave System: 950 MHz Licensed Part 74 Systems(price includes 6-foot antennas. Single link and redundant systems are included in this price range) | |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Equipment Storage | |
Generator upgrade | |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $668,590.00 | $663,340.00 | $784,335.34 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | Yes |
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Jon Blomstrand Engineer 04/27/2020 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements | WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733). |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Jon Blomstrand Engineer 04/27/2020 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Jon Blomstrand Engineer 04/27/2020 |